Teachers Talk Radio

Dr. Nicola Preson explains why restorative practice is compatible with discipline and boundaries. We look at the origin of restorative practice as well as its strengths and limits. Dr. Nichola Preston began her career in the Thames Valley Police Force, She has also been a school teacher specializing in children with special needs. Nicola is now a senior lecturer in special educational needs.

Join Chris as he explores the Bake-Off inspired challenge of adapting one lesson for diverse, multiple groups.

As a large academy chain takes the decision to ban mobile phones, Adam @aspence81 and Brent (@BrentPoland1) dial up a storm in their exploration of whether it's the right or wrong decision. Should more schools do the same, they ask. In part 2 they debate the importance of Geography in the light of celebrity, Kerry Katona's comments that "Geography is pointless" and kids should be taught "real-life skills."

An open discussion on attitudes towards option subjects in secondary schools.  Join me with special guests Ms.Lacey Robicheau, experienced teacher of English and Ms Remi Guei, skilled and passionate dance teacher.

In this episode, I talk about my journey into using generative AI and the possible uses of AI in the classroom, as well as look at the negative side of this new, exciting tool.

Kathryn is joined by Claire Harley, EdD student, history teacher and Assistant Principal: Curriculum. We discuss research-informed practice and teachers’ lived experiences of educational research in a range of contexts.

On Tonight’s Late Show, Hannah (@ArtTeacherHWN)v& Lucy (@LuEliz1989) chat to @SocAnxPod23 about neuroaffirming practices in the classroom. Join them to learn more about supporting neurodivergent learners.

Amanda and her guests, Janine Crawford-McMorran and Paula Cummings, discuss the joys and challenges of balancing being a new parent with being a teacher and school leader.

Eugenia Carrión joins me from Argentina to talk about Critical Citizenship.

On The Weekly Review, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Christopher Vowles discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. This week's stories: Her daughter asked her to ban homework in Californiahttps://www.thetimes.com/world/us-world/article/why-california-is-poised-to-ban-excessive-homework-sz0569lv7UK primary class sizes among biggest in industrialised worldhttps://www.theguardian.com/education/article/2024/sep/10/uk-primary-class-sizes-among-biggest-in-industrialised-world-report-findsPupil behaviour will get worse, teachers warnhttps://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/pupil-behaviour-in-schools-will-get-worse-say-teachers Shows Reviewed: Teaching Primary Writing: The Twilight Show with Adam Kohlbeck Teacher wellbeing tips: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson and Lucy Neuburger Creativity Across the Curriculum: The Late Late Show with Rae and Lianne The 3 Rs: Education Tonight

Darren talks about the Wise feedback approach and how it can help us to build trust with students who have good reason to be disengaged from feedback.

Department development is about having a vision and ambitious goals for implementation. Guest Emily Folorunsho discusses the curriculum as the key driver, all while creating authentic team buy-in and a culture of professional collaboration. Pre-mortems, use of data, clear systems, CPD and wellbeing that all a part of building a dynamic department.

Brent (@BrentPoland1) and Adam (@aspence81) dust down the abacus and run the numbers past special guest, Dr Tom Bennison, expert in Maths teaching. In part 2 they discuss a former children’s laureate' view that children should be allowed to learn online instead of going to school.

Children’s Centre Head, Ciara Rush, dives into the unique experiences of leading in the Early Years.  She explores how the focus on early childhood development at a children centre contrasts with the structures academic goals of some schools, and the varied needs of staff, families and communities served by each.

Lucy and Hannah discuss whether women experience inequality in education. They share personal stories, facts, data and insights around this important topic.

Teaching writing in primary can often feel like a mystifying art form mastered by few. In this episode, we get into the nuts and bolts of one school's approach to redesigning their writing curriculum and approach to the teaching of the subject. Olly Cakebread is in the midst of a mission to drive the improvement of writing in his school and he's keen to share his plan and ideas with you.

Tom is joined by Sarah Hobson who this year enters her 21st year of teaching and leading in schools. In this show, Sarah shares what initially inspired her to become a teacher and reflects on how that motivation has evolved over the years. She discusses the changes she’s made to her teaching style over the past two decades, as well as the significant shifts she’s noticed in education, particularly in technology and student behavior. Adapting to new trends and tools hasn't been without its challenges, but Sarah has found ways to maintain her passion for teaching. She recalls a memorable moment that reaffirmed her commitment to the profession, while also sharing insights on how she has adapted to the changing needs and expectations of students. For those new to the field, Sarah offers valuable advice, highlighting the most rewarding aspects of her own career. Looking ahead, she reflects on the future of education and considers the role she hopes to play as she continues to teach. Enjoy the show!  A bit about Sarah: "My teaching has evolved over the past 21 years specialising in many areas of education. Having experience of different educational establishments and through my specialist provision role as an Assistant Headteacher and Outreach manager in a PRU, my area of focus and expertise has developed into supporting and managing behaviours, safeguarding, inclusion, mental health and strengthening communication skills. Trauma informed teaching and working through barriers to learning are key areas of interest to me. As a Deputy Head in charge of Inclusion, I thrive working within a senior leadership team and seek to strategically lead and drive a school forward. My teaching specialism is in Drama with English"

Secondary teacher Rae and Primary teacher Lianne discuss the importance of creative subjects and developing creative skills across the curriculum throughout all key stages.

Patrick de Boer joins us in this episode as we explore the intricacies of CLIL in a conversation about bilingual education in the Netherlands and Germany, training of CLIL teachers, classroom strategies and assessment.

Decentering ELT (English Language Teaching), Action Research, and Artificial Intelligence and ELT were the main subjects me and my guest, Brazilian teacher Leonardo Lima spoke about on this show.

On The Weekly Review, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Shaniqua Edwards-Hayde discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. This week's stories: Pay-as-you-go schooling: parents under pressure to fund essentialshttps://www.theguardian.com/money/article/2024/sep/02/pay-as-you-go-schooling-parents-under-pressure-to-fund-essentials 'It stains your brain': How social media algorithms show violence to boys https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gdqzxypdzo Guidance to limit phone use in NI schools brings UK into alignment https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c785qx6nvg3o Shows Reviewed: Rethinking Assessment: The Late Show with James Radburn Teacher wellbeing tips: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson and Lucy Neuburger Start the Year Well: The Late Show with Claire Bills Inclusion in Leadership:  The Late Late Show with Chris Wilkinson

Darren talks about when subject knowledge is important in our pupils and why it is just as transferable as the 'soft skills' are.

Hannah and Lucy share a range of wellbeing tips for teachers.

In this episode of Rethinking Assessment: The Late Show with James Radburn, we tackle whether traditional assessments still hold up in a world increasingly shaped by technology and AI. Our guest, Scott Hayden, Head of Teaching, Learning, and Digital at Basingstoke College of Technology, shares his expertise in transforming educational practices through innovative assessments. Together, we explore the limitations of old methods, the impact of AI on student evaluation, and what the future could hold. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on what true, authentic assessment in education can be, along with real stories of impact.

This week my guest Dennis Sherwood describes the exams appeals process. Dennis is a writer, systems analyst and government adviser who campaigns for a better understanding of exam results. This is an illuminating discussion and essential listening for all teachers and parents.

Chris talks with Afsan Redwan about overcoming the challenges of partial sightedness in educational leadership.

I am joined by @TheNormalHead who has just started his second headship and @kateowbridge who has been a head for 20+ years as we reflect on how primary heads start the year well and the challenges this unique job offers!

On tonight’s Late Late Show with Piers Gledhill and Sharon Lambert, we dive deep into the challenges and opportunities of re-engaging with education after the summer break. Our discussion will focus on creating a welcoming and supportive environment for learners in Further Education (FE), especially those who may have had a negative schooling experience. We'll explore practical strategies for educators to foster a positive learning atmosphere, share success stories of transformative educational practices, and offer insights into how to motivate and inspire students as they transition back into their studies. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that aims to make the return to education as smooth and encouraging as possible for both students and educators alike.

Michelle is joined by Rak Patel, Director of Sports and Stephen Batchelor, former Olympian, to discuss the hurdles schools face developing sports in education. Together they have a frank discussion about sports provision in UK schools.

Tom is joined by Dr Mary Bousted, former General Secretary of the NEU, Flora Cooper, executive headteacher and Maths teacher James Neophytou. They discuss a dramatic few days in the History of OFSTED with the immediate cessation of one word OFSTED grades.

Join Hannah and Lucy as they discuss the recent Ofsted news and all things fads.   Also on YouTube - https://youtube.com/watch?v=M3M7lgE8Qfk

Andrew Alcock began his teaching career several years ago but, for various reasons did not complete his NQT year. Now he is back in the classroom, completing the ECF. Tonight, we discuss Andrew’s unique perspective on teaching and professional development.

Beejesh talks to Adam Robbins about how Middle leaders can make decisions, set culture and provide CPD which brings joy to their teams and students.

English teacher Belen Albarracin joined me to talk about the exciting collaborative projects she does with her learners, including TED-ED Talks and interactive choose-your-own-adventure stories.

'Getting CPD Right' hosted by Sarah Kate Towlson, featuring special guests Carole Noble, Assistant Head of Teaching and Learning and Dean Williams, Assistant Head. The show delves into best practices for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in both public and private education, highlighting the hurdles and challenges that school leaders, in the UK and internationally, face in getting it right for all staff. Through expert discussions and valuable insights, Sarah and her guests explore practical strategies to overcome these obstacles, empowering educators with the confidence, knowledge and tools they need to enhance their skills, support their teams, and drive meaningful improvements in their schools and classrooms.

On the last Saturday off the summer, Darren plans his goals for the term, talks through effective goal setting processes and gives you the space to join in and come up with your own goals for the next 16ish weeks.

Carl chats with Neil Rawes, an experienced secondary vice principal, about whether hope is making a comeback in schools. They discuss signs that life in schools may be getting better again ranging from the pay award to Ofsted reform and the forthcoming curriculum review.

Morgan and Tod discuss the wonderful whirlwind that is starting at a new school. They explore how it's more than just the initial insets and inductions—it's about deep acculturation and truly investing in the school's vision. How can a school make new staff feel valued and seen. Schools can create opportunities for extended training, leveraging data, social events with parents, focus groups with student leadership or seeing community outreach in action. This sets high expectations, but it also sets up new teachers for success.

Tom Rogers and Hannah Wilson host a one off special supported by Futurum Careers to discuss the career aspirations of young people, particularly in the areas of STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and SHAPE (social sciences, humanities and arts for people and the economy). Two incredible guests join the conversation; Julia Black, President of the British Academy, advisor to the Bank of England and Professor of Law and Professor Louise Archer of the Aspires Project and Professor of Sociology at UCL. In this far ranging conversation built for anyone interested in careers education, we explore how students choose future careers, which subjects are on the rise and fall, how can we open pathways to students to follow their dreams and how can schools and teachers use practical strategies to support students on their journeys. Free STEM and SHAPE resources are available via the Futurum website here: https://futurumcareers.com/stem-shape-activity-sheets

In this episode, Rory Braddell shares with us the ins and outs of instructional design. We hear about the ADDIE model of the instructional design process, the roles in an instructional design team, and how materials created by AI lack that human element.

Christopher talks with author, academic and zine-maker Dr Jeanne Scheper about the zine as a medium facilitating individual creative freedom; its connections with protest movements and alternative subcultures; and its value as a teaching tool in the university seminar room.

Marina Falasca from Argentina joins me to chat about her work as a teacher, teacher trainer, curriculum designer, and researcher, especially when it comes to integrating EdTech to enhance students' learning experiences and outcomes.

On The Weekly Review, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. This week's stories: ‘Too many of us have reached our critical mass of disruptive students’https://www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/secondary/teachers-reaching-burnout-disruptive-students-behaviour-schools Miss Pope, my science teacher, would have approved of music and ice lollies in class. Exams aren’t the only way to learnhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/aug/23/science-teacher-music-ice-lollies-exams 5 ways schools should approach critical thinking to spot fake newshttps://www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/general/how-schools-should-approach-critical-thinking-pupils-spot-fake-news Shows Reviewed: Decoding Leadership : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester GCSE Results Special: Education Tonight Tips for starting in a new school: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Jamie is joined by teacher guest Zach Groshell to discuss all things DI and instructional coaching.

Darren takes a look at what leadership is compared to what we think it is and thinks about why it can be so difficult to evaluate the efficacy of a leader.

Brent (@BrentPoland1) and Paul (@Arkle123) examine discuss this year's GCSE results and examine the exam system to find out if it's fit for purposes. Tonight's guest is Sammy Wright.

Tom hosts solo as he explores the do's and don'ts for starting out in a new school. He talks about his own personal experiences of starting in new schools and then delves into teachers shared wisdom on how to make the best possible start in a new place of work.

Marie talks to Emily Sharpe about the various ways in which teachers can support deaf students.

This week on The Weekly Review Lianne Lax and John Gibbs join Paul for discussion on the top stories from the week in education. This week's stories: Google and Selena Gomez partner to fund teen mental health in the classroomhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/google-ap-selena-gomez-mental-health-united-states-b2595295.html Should we abolish exams?https://www.theguardian.com/books/article/2024/aug/12/the-big-idea-should-we-get-rid-of-exams?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other Now pupils get AI maths and English lessons in 'teacherless classrooms' - but it can't do art and sex education... yethttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13731457/AI-maths-English-lessons-teacherless-classrooms-art-sex-education.html Shows Reviewed: Prison Education - Every bit as difficult, challenging, rewarding and essential as you thought: The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs Lessons Learnt from the Olympics: Education Tonight with Hannah Wilson and Lucy Neuburger Critical skills to help students identify fake news and conspiracy theories?: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Darren looks at the research into prior learning and thinks about why we need to be more deliberate about our elicitation of it in our teaching.

This week my guests are Cassie Edmiston and Paul Grady. We discuss the work of the Prison Education Trust and Paul's journey from prison to being a successful artist.

For one night only, Education Tonight features the dazzling dynamic duo, Lucy & Hannah, as they cast an eye over what we can learn from the Paris Olympics.

Can you teach critical thinking? Should you? What is fake news? How should we instruct students to handle online information? Should we? This is a far ranging debate featuring Claire Fox (Director of the Institute of Ideas), Dan Sohege (Director of Stand for All), Kirsty, Paul and Alistair (all classroom teachers) + some callers too.

Hannah Wilson, Lucy Neuburger, Kathryn Taylor and Brent Poland dissect the week's important news stories. Special educational needs system in England in ‘utter disarray’, says ombudsman After the riots: The role of schools in healing our communities How quality CPD could help solve the teacher recruitment crisis Shows of the week include: Education Tonight' interviews with Daniel Kebede and Matt Pinkett Nationwide riots - How should schools react? The Late Show with Tom Rogers Xander Lofts's debut show on The Saturday Social - The Next Five Years

Xander talks to Mark Ravenwood about teacher recruitment and retention under Labour’s educational initiatives, and why record numbers are both leaving the profession and failing to qualify. To what extent will the 20% VAT levied on independent schools affect the state sector? Will students with SEND be particularly vulnerable? And how can teachers best support students with additional requirements? Two Maths teachers share and compare ideas.

Amarbeer Singh Gill joins Jamie Clark for a conversation around strengthening the student toolbox as they explore the power of research based learning practices.

Darren returns after a summer break with a dazzling show focused on feedback. Why do we give feedback? What are its uses? What are the best ways to give feedback?

Brent Poland and Paul Hazzard talk to Daniel Kebede General Secretary, National Education Union NEU about the government's 5.5% pay award. Daniel Kebede - @DanielKebedeNEU   In the second half of the show Matt Pinkett tells the duo what he can do to help schools manage toxic masculinity and perhaps formulate a response to the present unrest across the UK. Daniel Pinkett (Mr Pink) - @Positivteacha   This show is presented by Brent Poland - @BrentPoland1 and Paul Hazzard - @Arkle123

Tom Rogers discusses the recent protests and riots that have taken place across the UK. What should schools do? How should schools react? Tom is joined by headteacher Laura Parker who shares her plans for September in light of recent events, including her schools focus on character education. Yasmin Omer, a Science teacher in London, shares her take on how teachers and schools should handle the aftermath of these protests. In the discussion - Should schools host an assembly when students come back? What happens if students voice opinions about the protests in class? How should teachers handle debate in class? What influence can teachers have at times like this?

Beejesh talks with Kalil Rouse on how great pastoral systems bring joy to schools.  They unpack the underpinning values and principles behind great systems, how great schools use both restorative and punitive measures, how to have a great restorative conversation and much more.

Three top stories from this week's news are discussed in the Weekly Review with John Gibbs, Claire Cannon and host Paul Hazzard. Teacher misconduct cases ‘driven up’ by parent complaints I quit teaching for my side hustle Teacher mums who leave profession fuelling shortages Shows reviewed this week are: Nurturing Belonging and Self-Expression in Primary School Children: The Late Late Show with Sophie Smith-Tong How do teachers use humour? The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs Balancing Work Life and Family Life - How to make it work for you: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson

Do you make your students laugh? Is this something that helps or hinders? When are the jokes not funny? My guest, Hannah Robinson, is asking these questions in her research for a PhD. After teaching year 7 and 8 Maths, Hannah realised that humour was part of her teaching persona and wanted to learn more. Listen to how her research is going in a fascinating discussion.

Sarah Desilva is a Primary School Teacher and Equalities Lead in a North London primary school. Sarah and Sophie discuss how educators might nurture belonging and self-expression in primary school settings and beyond.

Hannah is joined by her sister Vikki Rolls to discuss what it's like being a teacher and maintaining a family life - how to balance it all amidst the highs and lows.

Tom is joined by Sara Shabir who this week 'went viral' around the world following her gifting of a set of personalised crochet dolls to her Primary school class at the end of the school year. We find out why she did it, how long it took her and reaction of students and colleagues alike.  In Part 2 of the show, Charlotte, Vicky, both SEN/Intervention teachers, discuss how they think schools should look to reduce suspensions and exclusions, or if they need to be reduced at all? This was a conversation that included inclusion strategies, facts and figures and where the education system goes next.

On today's show, I talked to Tamires Gama from Brazil about her experience of online learning and teaching.

Jamie is joined by Science teacher and homework enthusiast Jo Castelino to talk about how to ensure students gain the most they can from completing homework. The discussion includes interesting insights into the pros and cons of homework in general; how long should students spend on homework? What should they do? What happens when students don't complete it? Is it worth it? Join the conversation.

Tom discusses the alternative pension plan being pitched by the largest academy chain in the UK. The scheme, proposed by CEO of UL Jon Coles, means lower employer and employee contributions in exchange for higher starting salaries and has proven very controversial, especially with the teaching unions. Tom is joined by CEO of United Learning Jon Coles, Non executive director of Advantage Schools Mark McCourt and former join general secretary of the NEU teaching union Kevin Courtney for a lively discussion around the details of this policy.

In this episode, Adam is joined by Danni Sands to discuss a mechanisms based approach to professional development. Danni shares her recent experience of building a sequence of PD with mechanisms driving her design and implementation decisions. A must listen for anyone interested in or leading PD.

Amanda talks to Cathy McAllister about the merits and challenges of staying in the classroom throughout your career, rather than climbing the management ladder.

Your wellbeing is crucial and we've made it to the summer break. This gives you 6 weeks in which you do not have to be "switched on" constantly.  It's a time when we can hopefully focus much more on our own wellbeing. In this show, I take you through a few alternatives to the commonly talked about wellbeing ideas. Did you know there are 7 types of rest? Listen to the podcast to find out more!

What does the research say about good teaching and being a great teacher? I look at the evidence and what has been said about this topic, and then towards the end of the show, Kate joins me to talk about homeschooling her sons and what teaching means for her.

Join Alex for his debut show on TTR as he talks to special guest Thabo Miles-Matli about the current teacher recruitment crisis and how it might be resolved. Thabo is a Senior Lecturer of Computer Science Education at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Social Professions, London Metropolitan University.

Valuable insights into what it means to lead in a school abroad. Tune in to hear an authentic voice, Nick Hart, on the challenges and opportunities as a leader in Dubai.

This week my guest Jacqui Cornish describes how her daughter Phoebe went from loving going to school to hating school and refusing to attend. After changing schools and trying to make school work, Jacqui chose to home-school. This interview makes anyone connected with education consider some important questions about the design and ethos of many of our schools.

Chris blends classroom techniques with Glastonbury vibes, helping you to headline your classroom with a setlist for success.

Aaron, an animator, talks to Sabrina about maths & media.

Hannah is joined by special guest Rene Kneyber, the author of the John Catt publication - 'Formative Action - From instrument to design'. They discuss what formative action is, the five underlying principles of formative action and how these can be applied in the classroom. Tune in for plenty of brilliant classroom ideas and observations. You can get Rene's book from the John Catt website and use the code JCTTR2425 to get 20% off your order.

Tom has a conversation about 'Progress'. What does progress look like for students in schools? What should it look like? How should teachers and school leaders view progression? Tom is joined by special guests Dawn Cox, an RE teacher and T and L lead, and Ed Podesta, a PGCE lead for History - They share their own insights on what progress means to them.

Jay Hemley is the Headteacher of Foster's Primary School in Bexley, South East London. Since becoming Head, Jay has crafted a purposeful and committed school culture around a spirit of teamwork and collective mission. In this episode, Jay shares his secrets to success.

Jamie is joined by Dr Nathaniel Swain for his live show this week. He delves into the trending topic of the Science of Learning in Schools. Is it a flash in the pan or here to stay?

Teacher educator Paula Rebolledo joined me to talk about empowering teachers through exploratory action research (EAR). Listen to the recording to hear Paula discussing the differences between teacher research in general, EAR, and the usual form of action research, and how you can get started in exploring what is happening in your own classroom using the EAR approach to action research.

On tonight's show I talked to the amazing Alice Visser-Furay about creating a small, focused reading intervention. We talked about decoding, fluency, comprehension, motivation, vocabulary and how to measure impact.

Tom and Hannah talk to staff at Longsands Academy about what they say are 'draconian measures' introduced to the school's morning routine. Staff talk openly and frankly about the pressures they are under and the reasons they feel forced to resort to strike action. Listen and watch out for part 2.

Tom explores recent social media controversy around hos teachers and schools should react to students turning up to lessons without pens. Should they be sanctioned? Should they just be given a pen? Have times changed? Is that change for the better or for the worse? Tom is joined by a panel of 3 to discuss; Julie Clarke, Simone Lively and Tony Sciantific. They offer their views on this issue whilst discussing the wider issues of respect and responsibility in schools and society.

Tayla Roostan is an accomplished and experienced teacher with four years of experience in Year 6. Tayla and Adam will be discussing all things Year 6 and the unique challenges of the final year of Primary education.

Listen back as Carly and I explore barriers to work experience for young people with SEND, neurodiversity and mental health needs and what we can do to encourage and support them, including developing work place behaviours

Anna discusses how we navigate the systems that support children with special educational needs and disabilities. Her guest is Debs Hollingsworth, a teacher, senior leader and SENDCO in north London.

Beejesh talks with Dave McPartlin about how schools can work with the community to bring more joy to the students, staff and the community which the school serves.  They discuss how you dare to dream big, how bringing multiple facets within the community into one space benefits everyone and how you get a team on board with big ideas.

After 12 years, Darren leaves his school for a new teaching adventure. In this episode of Saturday Breakfast Show, he reflects on his experience of leaving his current school for pastures new.

Harriet Swabey and joins me for a conversation about "a year in the life of a teacher" - full of highs, lows, funny bits and some great tips for supporting the needs of students as well as our own wellbeing. Apart from needing a never ending supply of tissues and spare glue lids, find out why Harriet was dressed completely in yellow for a day and also hear about her skills on the Y5 lunchtime football team (plus a cameo appearance from her dog, Buzz)!

Claire is joined by Emily Brown and Amy Storer both experienced Primary School leaders as they chat about what Primary Education could be like under the next government.

Adrian Bethune is a Teacher and Mental Health and Wellbeing specialist. In this show Sophie and Adrian will explore becoming parents whilst teaching and discuss how it has changed their perspectives and educator experiences.

The structures, systems, and policies that exist in schools make it difficult to balance the demands of pregnancy and new parenthood. Morgan and Tod look at how schools should change for the better and how individuals can navigate this tricky terrain.

Join me Sabrina Ahmed Qureshi and Lucy Wood. Lucy will share how we can create positive coaching conversations and we will discuss how to empower educators through coaching.

Tom is joined by an exciting and informed panel to discuss the most controversial election pledges this general election, guests are: Reem Ibraham - communications officer at the institute of economic affairs, former tutor turned conservative political commentator Vic Goddard - principal at Passmores Academy Rich Atherton - Assistant Headteacher and Politics teacher Policies under discussion: 3,000 new primary school-based nurseries? A new report card system? Mobile phone bans? National service? VAT on private schools to recruit 6,500 new teachers? Sex Ed age limits? And so much more!

What are SEND schools really like and how do they differ from mainstream? Host Rae discusses specialist SEND provision with guest Stuart, a teaching instructor with eight years of experience working with children and adults with additional needs.

In this episode, Adam is joined by Paul Cline as they delve back into the world of Instructional coaching and specifically, implementation challenges. With a nod to rehearsal and the importance of matching your purpose to your model of Instructional coaching, this is an episode not to be missed.

In this episode, Anh Nguyet Nguyen tells us about the Vietnamese school system and shares her experiences as an ESL teacher in Vietnam.